Freezing motion in the studio

[@JIMMIX7]

God its amazing , you learn something everyday. I used to use flash all the time (SB800s) and set up a home studio, I wanted better results so bought a studio light kit, recently I have been trying to freez motion again as in dance,, karate kicks etc etc and with the SB800s its was simple, Now using my studio lights I have struggled to understand why I was not 'freezing' the subject, I asked at my local camera club and failed to get the answer,, Gavin you have just answered it for me,, Studio lights are no where near as fast as my SB800s... big thanks.. Back to the strobes for me then

[@youbz2002]

You are the best teacher of photography in youtube community ... thanks for this great video ...

[@GavinHoey]

@TALKCalgary Well, Canon doesn't have a built in radio trigger. The 580EX has Infra Red which is great, but that requires line of sight. So the second flash (behind the model) wouldn't trigger.

[@GavinHoey]

buggy831: Not quite right. Flash duration is a time measure taken from a flash between it reaching 50% of its peak value to the point when it has diminished to the same value. A shorter flash duration freezes moving objects, a longer flash duration causes them to blur.

[@Domwrstlr]

Thank you for taking the time to produce these fun, informative and interesting vid clips for snappers everywhere. Its very much appreciated.

[@GavinHoey]

Lots of good cameras around today. Choose one you can afford / upgrade. If your friends/family have one brand buy that so you can swap gear. Honestly, the camera you own is a lot less important then learning to see photos around you.

[@GavinHoey]

As far as i know the 40D has always been able to use High Speed sync with Canon Speedlites. Mine does. High speed sync wouldn't have helped here as HS is multiple burst of light which could cause blur. BTW the Pocket Wizard flash triggers are also High Speed Sync compatible meaning you can sync them at 1/1000 sec if you want.

[@danelovell]

To anyone that responds, I like Gav as well. I am also a professional in the photography world and photoshop. He's really informative and it's nice to see some one share such knowlege. Maybe they don't have Girls Gone Wild in Europe or maybe be doesn't know what it is.

[@weeder77]

Thanks for taking the time to make these Gavin! Please keep it up!

[@buggy831]

@pofrani Nothing to do with recycling time, the flash from the flashgun lasts a tad longer than studio lights and therefore throws more light onto the subject for longer and allows for a sharper brighter image.

[@GavinHoey]

The PW's have been pretty good as long as they have fully charged batteries. I updated the firmware right before this video and they performed a lot better! Yep, she's growing up really fast!

[@hajimesaitoo]

best tutorials on the web!

[@Yu2beFool]

What a georgeous vid, Gavin! You probably know that the best way of learning things is to have fun learning them... At least I had fun looking at this video!

[@FrancisQuigley]

Another great video Gavin thanks again.

[@YFZ52]

0:10 hahaha oh man that put me in a great mood before listening to the best darn photography video on youtube!

[@brilliantboy88]

Another great video. Question about lighting: Is there a difference in lighting quality between shooting a flash through an EZ softbox and shooting it through a white umbrella? Thanks.

[@kukri71]

Nice video with useful information. Thanks for taking the time !!

[@capash]

Well, this explains why I can't get sharp pictures of movement with my studio flashes =). Love these videos

[@SanderSterk]

Hi Gavin, Verry usefull tutorial. Just a little question about the lightning. For the masterlight there is ETTL used. But what settings do you used for the background? I hope to hear soon! :-) Just keep up the good work for tutorails. They are the best can found on the web! :-) Regards, Sander

[@Jjsh24]

Nice Videos! I do however think that e-TTL is shooting hot. The background is so bright its wrapping around her in some places. Another factor is that she's also so close to it. The originals probably look better but I just thought I'd point it out.

[@danieljaramillo485]

man, you're amazing

[@DSWestwood]

Thanks for the info n the camera settings Gavin keep it up.

[@julaai]

where are you from? Great tutorials!

[@antonybaker]

nice video Gavin, what lens are you using in this please ?

[@shalimore]

GREAT INTRO!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMblackice]

Great videos!

[@candymercedes]

Hello Gavin, i want to be a photographer when i grown up and i was wondering how do I know what is a very good camera, besides knowing the mega pixels,model,and style

[@devonmale69]

Watching you taking photos I note you look like you use the back button for focus, is that right?

[@jonus88]

Hi, I'm from Argentina. my English is not good, sorry, but your videos are very interesting and simple. I am a beginner, and I want to ask you something about this video. because i no have this Pocket Wizard. so how can i take those pictures with a 430EX flash manualy, and my radio triggers like those jianisi pt 04 tm transmiters, without ttl?

[@whoyouwitfool2]

This video is so much fun. I love your work awesome help videos. Thanks for sharing your work...

[@alimagics]

nice clip wat is is tt1?

[@dizquier91]

i love your videos sir. it is, how do you say? simply splendid.

[@UKOFFICIAL]

the model is very cute. and very nice jobe. thanks for upload

[@DavidNutter1963]

Awesome Gavin...I'll do that! Thanks. :)

[@oceandrew]

Gavin, you look like you're having fun making these videos and that makes it fun to watch. Your model is growing like a weed since your last video you made on shooting white backgrounds. Question: how reliable are you finding those mini PWs to be?

[@stubones]

Hi Gavin, have Canon brought out a firmware update for the 40D which allows hi-speed synch with the speedlights? I got new firmware for my 50D which allowed the flash to synch at 1/500th. cheers

[@DavidNutter1963]

Having video withdrawal Gavin! When will you be uploading another 15 minute challenge or some other video? You must be busy. Either that or winter has slowed your shooting opportunities. How to see more soon. :)

[@burubura]

Hello Gavin, how does the camera/ lens focus on the model's face when she turns her face in sudden towards the cam??

[@devonmale69]

Gavin you do not say what you set the back flash to is it set to be + something? if so as I gues it must be by how much? I can not see it can be set in manual with the other one being TTL

[@uroskovandzic7723]

Hi! Nice video. One thing - where and how did you focus? Did you manage to get the eyes sharp and focused on them, or somewhere else on the face, cheek perhaps? Thanks:)

[@CreativeAlloy]

@danelovell I've done work for GGW. I'm almost 100% sure it is the theme song... However, I'm a HoeyHead, a Gavin follower if you will. I've liked all his videos thus far. I'm a pro photographer (meaning I get paid a few times a week to shoot models) and still I find his tutorials helpful and informative. That being said... I'll still watch his videos... even thought that song is a bit creepy in this video. LOL. But otherwise good work as always Gav.

[@global001]

I'm in London too but have no idea what Girls Gone Wild is. Please enlighten me.

[@global001]

Gavin can you get sharp fast moving images with Bowens 750pro studio lights? I've heard you can or is this flash setup better? Thanks

[@samo1100]

Hi Gavin, can you tell the speed you used on the flash, and what is the maximum spped that can be used for this particular model? thanks and regards.

[@callumfs]

You make me laugh at the end Gavin!

[@witto8]

Will there be the same effect if u put LIGHT (like a lamp) on that white background, instead of FLASH (from mini TT) ?

[@AndreasBraun13germany]

welcome, APTA is a screen stretched on paper does not like, tell e how it is thank

[@dataykhan]

i have nikon D90 could you please suggest me aperture value and shutter speed for taking very sharp picture with flash

[@ephoto09]

Gavin, Can you tell me the setting of your camera as it relates to main menu?

[@davidvillafranca1939]

excellent video

[@gueta2]

AMAZING WORK...that was cute!!=)

[@rekez2]

hi gavin one question .what are the setting on camera iso raw or jpg for flash . because my pictures always llok kind of red .

[@dexjapitan]

does the pocketwizard tt5 works on nikon d40?if so,do i have to buy both the transceiver & the receiver?

[@SuperMareno]

I'm not in photographing things, but your video's are always interesting. You should request to be a youtube partner because your tutorials are great :-)

[@AstrangeDay7]

thanks for the tips your awesome!

[@ptrc09man]

Great videos and tips thanks to you im now a pro photographer

[@littletiger06]

what lens are you using in this video?

[@k7elan337]

thanks Gavin that was helpful

[@GavinHoey]

There's more detail on my blog about taht. The link is in the video info panel.

[@AlicjatheAlien]

''One, Two, Three, GOOOO'' :D LOVIN' THE TUTORIALS :D

[@GavinHoey]

All the technical details are on the info panel next to the video.

[@LENINSURY]

i love your song ever !discuesta!

[@satansludge]

Love the video's, there always a help, just need to roll a bank to buy all the flashes and wireless toys !

[@800764]

Your videos are great. I have learned lots by watching your tips. Just one thing thought. I think you should stop jumping around like that. You look about ready for a heart attack!

[@GavinHoey]

No really bright enough, unless you can get your hand on a a light that's1000's of Watts.

[@S00rabh]

Why do you always use aperture as 8. You could go for less.

[@HeverRuffzon]

what's up with the Girls Gone Wild them song????

[@kimichidori]

how many frames per second

[@mosk_1]

Gavin YoU aRe GrEaT!!! :-D

[@xxTHExxABYSSxx]

Im pretty sure this is the same song they used in girls gone wild

[@manoharmgr8235]

Super sir

[@brendainny]

awesome

[@computersguy13]

Is that your daughter?

[@Randolph_]

nice!

[@littletiger06]

this is so cool. I want a flash gun so bad. lol.

[@EntropiaMusic]

Lol, very funny video! Thnx Gavin!

[@daveawebber]

Gav now PAY the girl for with out her you got nothing lol another great tutorial Dave

[@azzam4894]

woooooow amazing i will do it ^___^ then i will show you the result

[@danelovell]

Sounds like the "Girls Gone Wild" theme song?

[@gpar1977]

Let's take some pitches.

[@RDraGon2179]

@danelovell Yea I thought the same thing. Made me wonder about him for a sec. LOL

[@VRMorrigon]

Heheh you're great

[@xXxDjDanxXx]

hahahahahahah whyyyy that song??

[@masterbeth2002]

:) cute!

[@3blufire]

at first... u look funny.. like high person.. give me your hand to be U

[@DeimosSaturn]

r@ygold

[@TheMiszerak]

@walexxx lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol!!!

[@tanjakuic2528]

Will it work to use a speedlite AND strobes? I only have one speedlite 580EX and need more light for dance studio photos. I use Paul C Buff strobes.